to generate or produce (something) anew; esp to replace (a body part or tissue) by new growth
to produce (something) from a derivative or modified form, esp by chemical treatment
regenerated cellulose
to change (something) radically and for the better
to subject (something) to spiritual or moral renewal or revival
said of a body, body part, or tissue: to undergo renewal, restoration, or regrowth, e.g. after injury
regeneration /-ʹraysh(ə)n/ noun
regenerative /-rətiv/ adj
regeneratively /-rətivli/ adv
regenerator noun
[Middle English from Latin regenerare, from re- + generare: see generate]